The Nature of Scientific Explanation

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In his newest work, distinguished philosopher Jude P. Dougherty challenges contemporary empiricisms and other accounts of science that reduce it to description and prediction. Dougherty argues that a philosophy of science is but a part of ones overarching metaphysical outlook, itself painstakingly derived from considerations of nature, law, ...Read MoreIn his newest work, distinguished philosopher Jude P. Dougherty challenges contemporary empiricisms and other accounts of science that reduce it to description and prediction. Dougherty argues that a philosophy of science is but a part of ones overarching metaphysical outlook, itself painstakingly derived from considerations of nature, law, intelligibility, causality, and inference.Read Less

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